Events

TreePeople presents events where arts and activism converge in Southern California – creating a new space to explore the connections between creativity and the environment. At all TreePeople events, our goal is to leave you smarter than when you came.

We are focused on curating experiences that you can’t find anywhere else in Los Angeles’ crowded yet homogenous entertainment landscape. We’re focused on giving artistic communities a space where their voice can be heard to the fullest–diving into what makes them unique and exciting. Be it film screening events that allow us to nerd out on the eccentricities of our favorite creators, concerts where musicians can merge art and activism, or community conversations that explore the natural world around us, events that engage have a home at TreePeople’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre.

We update our calendar frequently; check back for new experiences and sign up for our newsletter to get the most up-to-date information. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities, please visit treepeople.org/volunteer.

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Moonlight Hike with Diego Gaeta & V Ontiveros

Grab your hiking boots and join us on the trails for a Moonlight Hike at TreePeople! Things kick off with a special performance by Diego Gaeta & V Ontiveros as part of our partnership with Living Earth. One of the most gifted pianists in town (& local piano tuner!), Gaeta has worked with Carlos Niño, André 3000, Shabaka, Lionmilk, Billy Woods, Moor Mother, and a stunning list of luminaries. Along with V, who truly carries the voice of an angel, Diego & V craft an affirming and heartwarming soundscape of music to heal the heart and spirit within.  Music begins at 7pm with the hike following at 8pm. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join us for another magical evening of music, hikes, and learning about nature.

Friday, August 22, 2025

7:00 pm

Living Earth and TreePeople Present:

A Tribute To The Life & Devotional Music Of Swamini Turiyasangitananda

In 1976, Swamini Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda established The Vedantic Center in the Santa Monica Mountains neighborhood of Agoura Hills, later naming it the Sai Anantam Ashram. This 50-acre ashram served as a sanctuary where seekers of all faiths were welcomed to experience sublime teachings on spiritual life.

This August 27th, on the night of Swamini Turiyasangitananda’s 88th solar return, we tie these legacies of communal determination together and bring this devotional music back into the familiar scents of coast live oaks and black walnut that first carried the ashram into being. Please bring an offering the evening’s altar & we look forward to sharing this sunset with you.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

5:30 pm

Public Family Tour - September

Join us for a guided 1.5 hour adventure where we walk along the trails, learn to identify plants native to Southern California, visit the Watershed Garden for a live demonstration of how rainwater flows through our urban environment, and plant a seedling to take home. Who knows? You may even meet the Dirt Doctor, our on-site professional specializing in the magic of mulch medicine. Picnic tables are available if you’d like to bring lunch and enjoy a picnic after the tour.

Geared toward families with elementary-aged children or youth groups, our Family Tours are open to the public at $10 per person. Children under 3 are free. All children must have adult supervision. Minimum 1 child per adult.

Weather permitting, these tours are available the first Sunday of every month.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

10:00 am

People Inside Electronics x TreePeople

Plantamonium: music from and inspired by Mort Garson's "Plantasia"

Originally subtitled “warm earth music for plants…and the people who love them,” Plantasia was composed entirely with the Moog synthesizer and was only available with the purchase of a plant from Mother Earth on Melrose Ave in LA, or with the purchase of a Simmons mattress from Sears. Though it flew under the radar for decades, it’s since become a beloved icon of early electronic music.

Set in the beautiful natural surroundings of TreePeople in Coldwater Canyon Park, “Plantamonium” will feature live performances of various tracks from Plantasia alongside original works inspired by the album, written and performed by the members of People Inside Electronics.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

6:00 pm

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Moonlight Hike

Grab your hiking boots and join us on the trails for a Moonlight Hike at TreePeople! Things kick off with a special performance as part of our partnership with Living Earth. Music begins at 7pm with the hike following at 8pm. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join us for another magical evening of music, hikes, and learning about nature.

Friday, September 26, 2025

7:00 pm

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at TreePeople

Saul Williams returns to Coldwater Canyon with Carlos Niño & Friends! This performance is a record, released with Living Earth’s chosen family of International Anthem. To mark the moment, they are returning to the mountains, to TreePeople, to this summit of sound within one of LA’s great organizations for conservation, restoration, and equitable access to environmental education. Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at TreePeople is where pen meets drum brush & affirmations of resilience are interwoven with transcendental co-compositions. More information to come in the coming months & we hope to see you here.

A portion of tonight’s ticket sales will go back toward’s TreePeople’s ongoing work in habitat restoration & providing access to environmental education for our Los Angeles public schools.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

7:00 pm

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at TreePeople

Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at TreePeople returns for a second night under the stars in Coldwater Canyon Park! This performance is a record, released with Living Earth’s chosen family of International Anthem. To mark the moment, they are returning to the mountains, to TreePeople, to this summit of sound within one of LA’s great organizations for conservation, restoration, and equitable access to environmental education. This vibrant performance is where pen meets drum brush & affirmations of resilience are interwoven with transcendental co-compositions. More information to come in the coming months & we hope to see you here.

A portion of tonight’s ticket sales will go back toward’s TreePeople’s ongoing work in habitat restoration & providing access to environmental education for our Los Angeles public schools.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

7:00 pm

General Information

We always encourage rideshare as our parking is limited. Parking information will be sent out with the ticket information. If the TreePeople lot is full, there is limited parking in the neighborhood surrounding. Please do not block any driveways or park in non-designated spots in Franklin Canyon Park. Please note Franklin Canyon Park closes at sundown. Additional parking can be found at Wilacre Park on Laurel Canyon Blvd., which will require an approximately 35 minute hike up to TreePeople Headquarters.

Our Parking Grove is located at Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Mulholland Drive, just a few minutes above Studio City. Look for the green TreePeople sign at the entrance, opposite the stoplight, on the east side of that intersection.

TreePeople is not responsible for personal belongings left in vehicles; please do not leave important items out in full view of your vehicle.

Comfortable, flat-soled shoes are recommended. If you need vehicle access, please let us know in advance and plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes before the performance to avoid any delay in getting to your seats.

Principal access to the amphitheatre is via hillside stairways and mulched trails.

Please check your email to know where the event is taking place and view our map below for orientation.

Your reservations guarantee you seating in either our main bleachers, directly opposite the stage, or in folding chairs around the stage and on the trail overlooking the venue. The specific location of your seats is based on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue typically opens one hour before show time.

All tickets are nonrefundable, so don’t forget to mark your calendars!

Reservations made by credit card are available online or at the door. Depending on the event, tickets may be available at the box office. Admission prices vary depending on the show. Please check individual event listings for more information. We do not accept cash payments.

We provide simple foam pads for your comfort to place on the bleachers. You're welcome to bring your own. As evening comes, it usually cools down so you might want to have a sweater, light jacket, or lap blanket to keep warm. Blankets are occasionally on sale on-site.

There are a number of sites throughout our 45-acre park that are great for picnicking at any hour, some with wonderful views of the San Fernando Valley. You may picnic in the amphitheatre itself. The venue typically opens one hour before the show for early picnickers. Please avoid excess packaging and use the recycling and trash bins located near the box office and throughout the park.

Bathrooms are located on the same level as the main parking lot between the nursery and the conference center, two levels up from the amphitheatre.

Coldwater Canyon Park was built nearly 100 years ago, and persons with ADA requirements will most likely need special accommodations to access our amphitheatre events. Please reach out to events@treepeople.org with any questions or requests, and we will try to accommodate your needs.

The S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre was built in 1997 with the support of many generous donors including Steve Martin, Bonnie Raitt, Ron Howard, and Johnny Carson. The Actors Conservatory Ensemble (ACE), a volunteer theater company run by TreePeople Director of Park Operations Jim Hardie, co-presented many concerts, play readings, comedy nights and family shows in the venue 1998-2023 under the banner of “Once Upon a Canyon Night.” TreePeople thanks ACE for their decades of dedication to the space and organization–bringing thousands of people together to enjoy programming and the park.

The amphitheatre underwent a renovation funded by the S. Mark Taper Foundation from 2020-2022 in order to upgrade the space with permanent state of the art lighting, sound, and improved seating. TreePeople reopened the amphitheatre with a benefit concert to commemorate the organization’s 50th anniversary with performances by Beck, Van Dyke Parks, Courtney Barnett, and more.

Coldwater Canyon Park Map

FAQs

If you have any issues with purchasing tickets, please email events@treepeople.org.

Programming typically takes place from late spring to early fall. Check the calendar above and subscribe to our emails for the most up-to-date information.

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TreePeople events are made possible by generous donor support and brand sponsorships. If you are interested in supporting any of our programming, please email media@treepeople.org.

Most events are family friendly, yes. Event descriptions will specifically indicate if programming is intended for younger audiences.

Unfortunately, only the fees that you cover when purchasing a ticket are tax deductible.

Rental inquiries can be sent to events@treepeople.org.